Description

This Apple Cranberry Coleslaw combines the crispness of three-color coleslaw mix with the sweet and tart flavors of chopped apples and dried cranberries. Enhanced with crunchy walnuts and a zesty dressing of mayo, yogurt, honey, and ground ginger, this refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish for any meal or a light snack. Its simple preparation and vibrant flavors make it a delightful addition to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad:

14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 green onions, sliced

Dressing:

¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
¼ cup honey
¾ tsp dried ground ginger

Instructions

Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all elements.
Prepare the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), honey, and dried ground ginger until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss carefully to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing, enhancing each bite with flavor.
Adjust Dressing if Desired: For a lighter version, reduce the amount of mayonnaise and yogurt when preparing the dressing, then mix according to taste preferences.
Chill and Serve: Serve the coleslaw immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and deepen before serving.

Notes

Using Honeycrisp or Fuji apples adds a sweet, crisp texture that complements the tart cranberries well.
You can substitute plain yogurt with sour cream for a richer taste or use all mayo for a creamier dressing.
Chilling the salad enhances the flavor meld and texture but serving immediately keeps it more crunchy.
Adjust honey quantity depending on preferred sweetness.
Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds for variation in nutty flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Apple Cranberry Coleslaw, Coleslaw recipe, healthy coleslaw, salad with walnuts, sweet coleslaw, autumn salads